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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 429.32 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 429.32 and 103.83 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 429.32 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/429.32 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 429.32 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 44,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,576.30/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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